What Am I Eating?

Students will use the skills of comparing and contrasting to evaluate nutrition labels (functional/informational texts) of a variety of foods.

What Pilot Light Teachers are saying:

“Students now pay attention to nutrition labels on items especially those students who bring an abundance of snacks to lunch.” -4th grade English Language Arts teacher

Lesson Topics:

Nutrition and creating a healthier meal

Curricular Connections:

Common Core English Language Arts:
Grades 4-12 Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details (Standard 3)
Grades 4-12 Writing: Text Types and Purposes (Standard 2)